Planning guide · 2026

Australian Long Weekends 2026

Every confirmed 2026 public holiday that falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a long weekend — state by state.

How this list works

A public holiday that falls on a Monday or a Friday creates an automatic three-day long weekend without using any leave. This page lists every 2026 public holiday that does that, state by state, based on the confirmed public holiday dates published on this site. Holidays that fall midweek, or on a weekend day itself, aren’t included here — see each state’s full public holiday page for the complete list.

Victoria (VIC)

  • Australia Day — Monday, 26 January 2026
  • Labour Day — Monday, 9 March 2026
  • Good Friday — Friday, 3 April 2026
  • Easter Monday — Monday, 6 April 2026
  • King’s Birthday — Monday, 8 June 2026
  • Friday before AFL Grand Final — Friday, 25 September 2026
  • Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026
  • Boxing Day Holiday — Monday, 28 December 2026

Full VIC 2026 public holiday list →

New South Wales (NSW)

  • Australia Day — Monday, 26 January 2026
  • Good Friday — Friday, 3 April 2026
  • Easter Monday — Monday, 6 April 2026
  • ANZAC Day Additional Holiday — Monday, 27 April 2026
  • King’s Birthday — Monday, 8 June 2026
  • Bank Holiday — Monday, 3 August 2026
  • Labour Day — Monday, 5 October 2026
  • Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026
  • Boxing Day Holiday — Monday, 28 December 2026

Full NSW 2026 public holiday list →

Queensland (QLD)

  • Australia Day — Monday, 26 January 2026
  • Good Friday — Friday, 3 April 2026
  • Easter Monday — Monday, 6 April 2026
  • Labour Day — Monday, 4 May 2026
  • King’s Birthday — Monday, 5 October 2026
  • Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026
  • Boxing Day Holiday — Monday, 28 December 2026

Full QLD 2026 public holiday list →

South Australia (SA)

  • Australia Day — Monday, 26 January 2026
  • Adelaide Cup Day — Monday, 9 March 2026
  • Good Friday — Friday, 3 April 2026
  • Easter Monday — Monday, 6 April 2026
  • King’s Birthday — Monday, 8 June 2026
  • Labour Day — Monday, 5 October 2026
  • Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026
  • Proclamation Day Holiday — Monday, 28 December 2026

Full SA 2026 public holiday list →

Western Australia (WA)

  • Australia Day — Monday, 26 January 2026
  • Labour Day — Monday, 2 March 2026
  • Good Friday — Friday, 3 April 2026
  • Easter Monday — Monday, 6 April 2026
  • ANZAC Day Holiday — Monday, 27 April 2026
  • Western Australia Day — Monday, 1 June 2026
  • King’s Birthday — Monday, 28 September 2026
  • Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026
  • Boxing Day Holiday — Monday, 28 December 2026

Full WA 2026 public holiday list →

Tasmania (TAS)

  • Australia Day — Monday, 26 January 2026
  • Royal Hobart Regatta (regional) — Monday, 9 February 2026
  • Eight Hours Day — Monday, 9 March 2026
  • Good Friday — Friday, 3 April 2026
  • Easter Monday — Monday, 6 April 2026
  • AGFEST (regional) — Friday, 8 May 2026
  • King’s Birthday — Monday, 8 June 2026
  • Burnie Show (regional) — Friday, 2 October 2026
  • Flinders Island Show (regional) — Friday, 16 October 2026
  • Recreation Day (regional Northern) — Monday, 2 November 2026
  • Devonport Show (regional) — Friday, 27 November 2026
  • Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026
  • Boxing Day Holiday — Monday, 28 December 2026

Full TAS 2026 public holiday list →

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

  • Australia Day — Monday, 26 January 2026
  • Canberra Day — Monday, 9 March 2026
  • Good Friday — Friday, 3 April 2026
  • Easter Monday — Monday, 6 April 2026
  • ANZAC Day Additional Holiday — Monday, 27 April 2026
  • Reconciliation Day — Monday, 1 June 2026
  • King’s Birthday — Monday, 8 June 2026
  • Labour Day — Monday, 5 October 2026
  • Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026
  • Boxing Day Additional Holiday — Monday, 28 December 2026

Full ACT 2026 public holiday list →

Northern Territory (NT)

  • Australia Day — Monday, 26 January 2026
  • Good Friday — Friday, 3 April 2026
  • Easter Monday — Monday, 6 April 2026
  • May Day — Monday, 4 May 2026
  • King’s Birthday — Monday, 8 June 2026
  • Alice Springs Show Day — Friday, 3 July 2026
  • Tennant Creek Show Day — Friday, 10 July 2026
  • Katherine Show Day — Friday, 17 July 2026
  • Darwin Show Day — Friday, 24 July 2026
  • Picnic Day — Monday, 3 August 2026
  • Borroloola Show Day — Friday, 14 August 2026
  • Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026
  • Boxing Day Holiday — Monday, 28 December 2026

Full NT 2026 public holiday list →

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